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Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 60 Months Ended 120 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Russell 3000 Index (reflects no deduction for mutual fund fees or expenses)[Member]      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent 17.15% 13.15% 14.29%
Russell 2000 Value Index (reflects no deduction for mutual fund fees or expenses)[Member]      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent 12.59% 8.88% 9.27%
Class A      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent (2.92%) 6.70% 8.34%
Class B      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent (3.21%) 6.43% 8.07%